Depression combined with temptations

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Please pray for me. I am continuing to struggle with severe depression. I have had some brief moments of relief from this, which I am certain is due to the generous prayers I have received from people on CAF, but I am not out of the woods yet.

To add to this bad situation I have become increasing tempted to give in to sins that I have a long history of using as coping mechanisms when I am having problems. I have been doing very well until recently resisting these temptations and avoiding occasions for sin, but I feel myself weakening daily now. I know that the only thing that can give me peace and true healing is to love and follow our Lord Jesus Christ. However, my temptations continue to grow and I am worried that I will fall for the devil’s counterfeits soon if I the Lord does not strengthen me.

Thanks to anyone in advance who is kind enough to remember me in their prayers.
 
Seek out others for help (even catholictherapists.com/…I saved this which I saw advertised for those who are going through struggles like you…)

Stand fast! Look to Jesus of Nazareth …not at the temptations.

He is the Good Shepherd who loves you!
 
My Prayer given.

***Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen. ***

Be Strong and follow Michael the Archangel all the way to Jesus!

***Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of death.

Amen***

Mary will cover you with Love and protection.

***Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
God will deliver from temptation.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, today I wish to live in You, in Your Grace, in which I desire at all costs to persevere. Keep me from sin and strengthen my will by helping me to keep watch over my senses, my imagination, and my heart. Help me to correct my faults which are the source of sin. I beg You to do this, O Jesus, through Mary, Your Immaculate Mother.
 
Thank you all so much for your prayers. I truly appreciate them. Know that I will remember you and your intentions in my prayers too.

Also, thank you Bookcat for the link. I’ve actually been to this site before, but unfortunately there apparently aren’t any Catholic therapists in my area (at least none that are listed on this site). Plus I’m limited in my options because I currently do not have any health insurance.😦 I do however have a therapist and hope he can give me some help with my depression.
 
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.
 
May our Lord give you the strength and graces you need to remain in a state of grace. May you pray zealously and often for these graces and be delivered from your present crisis. May you persevere in faith and trust in the Lord to help you get through this trial. Amen.
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Thank you all for your prayers. I am so lost right now. I ended up sinning yesterday in the end, but I am thankful that God gave me almost immediate remorse over this sin. I intend to go to confession as soon as possible. I also am going to see my therapist tomorrow and pray that he will be able to help me. I’m really at the end of my rope. 😦

Please continue to pray for me even though I’ve fallen. Thank you again for your prayers. I am certain that they helped ensure that I felt contrition so soon after falling so as to begin to bring me back to Christ.
 
Our Father, Who is in heaven,
Holy is Your Name;
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
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